King continues outreach meetings with figures from governorates

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday met with a number of figures from the governorates at Al Husseiniya Palace, as part of ongoing outreach.

King Abdullah said the battle against COVID-19 is not over, stressing the importance of maintaining commitment to safety measures and mask-wearing, to ensure progress in reopening sectors safely while limiting the spread of the virus, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty added that Jordan, in its second centennial, will continue administrative reform efforts, as well as economic, political and social development, noting the importance of coordination among various stakeholders to develop the agricultural sector.

For his part, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said the government has agreed with the Senate and the House of Representatives to reach out to various political parties and powers, as well as civil society institutions, in order to enhance the laws regulating political life, in implementation of Royal directives.

Prime Minister Khasawneh also stressed the need to move forward with administrative reform to improve performance and address shortcomings.

For their part, the attendees highlighted the importance of the topics addressed by the King in his interview with the Jordan News Agency, Petra, adding that it included directives to develop a number of sectors, especially administrative reform and the laws regulating political life.

They called for building on the state’s achievements, noting the need to attract investments, launch and support agricultural projects, and reopen the tourism sector if the epidemiological situation allows.